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TRAINING
EdFirst MN
WHAT WE OFFER
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY
Learn how to effectively engage students from diverse cultures and ethnicities. In order to build cultural competency, educators need to comprehend cultural identities and bias.
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Crisis Prevention Intervention
Safety First! Learn how to respond in a crisis situation using the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) model. Learn to use the appropriate communication styles and non-verbal interventions to deescalate students. The participants will also learn and practice the approved CPI disengagement techniques and physical holds during an emergency situation.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Special education is a complex process with federal and state mandates. This training will simplify special education and it will cover the A-Z of the special education program.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS
This training will clarify the due process requirements such as evaluation reports, Individualized Education Program (IEP), progress reports, and other due process documents.
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PARAPROFESSIONAL
Help the paraprofessional staff at your school district learn effective ways to support students, promote independence, establish positive rapport, and collaborate with teachers.
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MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT (MTSS)
Help struggling students by developing robust interventions and supports. EdFirst MN supports with pre-referral interventions and helps school teams improve their MTSS process.
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CONTACT US
EdFirst MN provides a variety of professional developments including cultural competency training, special education, paraprofessional, and parent workshops.
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Contact us at info@edfirstmn.org to request these professional development opportunities for your school district.